From time to time Pastor Barry will post some intriguing thoughts for us. Check back periodically for something new to ponder.
Why Lent?
by Barry Crane on February 21st, 2012
One day I had to make a trip to downtown Seattle to pick something up for one of our services. There were a number of things going on and I didn’t get away as early as I had hoped. By the more...
God's Amazing Love
by Barry Crane on February 13th, 2012
In Luke 15 we have the wonderful stories of God's love. He tells the stories of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and then paints a beautiful picture of the love of the more...
Baby Changes Everything
by Barry Crane on January 4th, 2012
Just before Christmas we received Terrence Malick’s new film Tree of Life, via Netflix DVD, so Barb and I and Scott sat down to watch it about 8 pm. Barb left after 15 more...
The Power of Relationships
by Barry Crane on November 1st, 2011
A couple weeks ago I was at a conference at Lake Retreat. They had two workshops and I was drawn to the one on nutrition and diet. I was in for something I didn’t expect. The guest more...
I Want It ... I Need It!
by Barry Crane on September 12th, 2011
My wife and I went for a motorcycle ride a couple weeks ago. Now I have an old Yamaha Virago 1100 for which I paid $3700. And it works just fine. I ride it to work and Barb and I get out for more...
Tell the Truth
by Barry Crane on September 1st, 2011
The ninth commandment addresses the issue of truth and deception. There are several kinds of deception: sometimes we tell lies to hurt someone; sometimes we lie to cover up; sometimes we live more...
To Thine Own Things Be True
by Barry Crane on August 24th, 2011
... there is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft. When you kill a man, you steal a life... you steal his wife's right to a more...
Be Faithful
by Barry Crane on August 15th, 2011
The seventh commandment has a lot do with sex.
My friend Bob Marshall was the Command Chaplain on the USS Abraham Lincoln when the war started in Iraq. Bob and his shipmates were more...
Anger Management
by Barry Crane on August 15th, 2011
Have you ever noticed how anger escalates? In this video two women have an encouter that gets totally out of control!
Honoring Dad and Mom Through Forgiveness
by Barry Crane on August 5th, 2011
The Fifth Commandment tells us that we are to honor our father and mother. One of the best ways we can do that as adults is to forgive them.
How do we forgive our parents of their more...